Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,779, Andrew Finfrock, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn: .....
Finfrock, Andrew Barbara
N. 2,779
CONTENTS

3974 Pennsylvania
See letter Nov. 15. 1834 to A. Ray - 90.6 Same June 19. 1835
Andrew Hunsrock
York Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Waver — of the Regt commanded by Col Potts — in the Pennsylvania line for Private time — $20.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 20 Dollars — per per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of January 1833 and sent to H. J. C. of King Dom. Reps.
Arrears to 14th of Sept. 1832 — $30.00 Semiant. allowance ending 4 Mar 1833 — 10. $40. —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk, Book D. Vol. 6 Page 57

Whia
5514.
Pennsylvania
Barbara Hinfrock, widow of Andrew Hinfrock, Penn
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832, and who died on the 30 th June 1836. of York Co. - in the State of Penn a , who was a Private, in the Comp y commanded by Captain Weaver - of the Reg t commanded by Col. Hols. - in the Pennsylvania line for 6 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania, at the rate of 20 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836. 30 day of June 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of June 1840. And sent to David Corey, York, Penn a
Arrears to the 1 th of March 1840 $ 73.55. Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept r 40 10.00 $ 83.55
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm. G. Kutzinger. Clerk, Book CL Vol. 2 Page 151

N.O.M+B.L.D. Evans
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug 24 - 1877.
Dear Sir
Please furnish this Office with the names & present Post Office address of some of the descendants of Barbara Finfrock, Widow of Andrew Finfrock late a Private in the Rev. War. Mrs. Finfrock made application for a pension in 1836. and sent to this Office an old Book - containing a record of her marriage - to be filed in evidence in her case. It is now desired to return said book to the family who resided within the delivery of your Office.
You will please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Postmaster Cedar P.O. York Co. Penn a .
Very respectfully
O. H. Hopkins Acting Commissioner P. M. D.

Codorus, P.O. Aug. 28. 1877
Pension Office.
John F. Miller, Codorus, P.O. York Co. Pa
Aaron Finfrock. Womelsdorf, P.O. Berks Co. Pa.
Those are the Grand Children of Barbara Finfrock.
Yours.
H. F. Brinkman, P.M. Pr. B.

No 3603.
Suspended Oct 31. 1832.
To Charles Wiser York Penna Olym 10. 11. 12.
Declaration not made in Court - no infirmity.
Page 13.
Atom. 20.00
Wm A King

BRIEF in the case of Andrew Sinfrock of Lanc County in the State of Penn a (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Judge
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
no
3. How old is he?
76 years.
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     In 1776 Aug t 4 Private Gen. Pennsylvania militia Capt. Weaver, Col. Rlotz.   1777 Nov r 2 " not mentioned.  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
Trenton
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Lancaster County, Pa n
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Two witnesses swear that he remembers they personally knew some of the facts contained in his declaration.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Correct.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. McElvige Examining Clerk.

H. algenf. B. u Cenk.
$20 per ann
Hon. A. King H. R.

State of Pennsylvania
York County ss.
On the 12 th day of December A.D. 1832 Before me one of the Judges of the court of common pleas in and for said county personally appeared Andrew Finfrock a resident of the Township of Coopers, county of York and State of Pennsylvania aged Seventy Six Years Who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his solemn oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7. 1832 That he entered the services of the United States, during the revolutionary war, under the following named officers, and served as herein after stated, That on or before the tenth day of August 1776 then between the age of twenty and twenty one Years in the county of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, I was drafted and entered the militia company commanded by Captain Henry Weaver, Soon after we marched through the county of Chester to the city of Philadelphia where I with many others of the militia men enlisted for four months, we then elected Henry Hambright our captain, after which we with many of the troops marched under command of General Howe Major Boyd and col. Stots through the State of New Jersey to Amboy from thence to Fort Lee, where I was detained as one of the guards during the Battle and defeat of Fort Washington on the 16 th day of November 1776 in consequence of which we were obliged to vacate Fort Lee and retreated to the village of Hackensack, from thence to Trenton, where during the engagement on the 26 th day of December 1776 we crossed the river Delaware and soon after the first day of January 1777 I was discharged and returned to my native county of Lancaster In the month of November 1777 I was called on and entered the service as militia and served two months during which time I assisted in guarding the Prisoners at the Town of Reading, county of Berks and State of Penna and assisted in conveying Prisoners from thence to Lancaster I have never received any regular discharge in writing from Bodily infirmities, I am unable to appear in open court, I was born in the county of Lancaster, and lived there when I entered the services, for many years past I lived

in Godown Township in the county of York county We have a place of public worship in our Township our Pastor the Rev. Mr. Melheimer died about two Years since the present officating clergy is a Young man lately emigrated from North Carolina he dont reside in the Township and a considerable distance from the Church and of course knows little or nothing of my character more over the distance to go to get him to the seat of Justice
I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on any pension roll of any State now and subscribe
to the 12 th day of December 1832 } Londonderry Road Geo. Brannan
The Seven Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department were severally put and satisfactorily answered, as follows First I was Born in the Year 1755 in Lancaster county
2 I have a record of my age at home, which I rec d from my Father
3 When drafted and entered the service of the United States I resided in Lancaster county but the last forty Years I resided in York county
4 When out as a militia man I enlisted
5. I knew Genl. Tow, Col. Klotz Captain Hambright
6 I never rec d any military discharge
7. George Krapf and Heelfer Brannan can testify to my character and also to my having been in the Army
We Geo. Krapf and Heelfer Brannan residing in the Township of Godown and county of York State of Penn s do certify and solemnly swear that we are well acquainted with Andrew Finfrock who has known and subscribed to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 76 Years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary Soldier and we must concur in that opinion having seen him in the Army

as a Soldier at Fort Lee during the Revolutionary war that many of the facts stated by him we know to be correct, and that he is from Bodie, infirmites, Scarcely able to attend in open court. Given under my hand and subscribed to this 12th day of December 1832
George Kreps
Geo. H. Buchanan
Geo. Barnitz
I John Stroman aged 77 Years residing in the Borough of York do certify and solemnly swear affirm that I have been acquainted for upwards of thirty Years with Helper Crum and Geo. Kreps who signed and was known to the above certificate are credible and respectable persons and their oath is entitled to full credit
John Stroman
Geo. Barnitz
And I the said Judge do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department which were all satisfactory answered, that the above applicant Andrew Simpson from age & Bodie infirmites can scarcely attend in open court. That he was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as stated, I do certify that George Kreps and Andrew Simpson of Codorus Township and John Stroman Esq. of the Borough of York who signed the preceding certificates are all respectable and credible persons and that their statement is entitled to full credit
Geo. Barnitz

State of Pennsylvania York County, ss
I Richard Porter prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do certify, that George Barnitz, Esquire, before whom the within Depositions were taken & decla- ration was made, as I was at the time of signing his name thereto, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid, and as such is duly commissioned & qualified, and believe the signature to the same to be in his proper hand writing. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at York borough, this 12 day of December, A.D. 1832.
for Rich d Porter Prothon. W. Elgert Clerk.

6178 Barbara Hinfrock of Andrew Pennsylvania

State of Pennsylvania County of York On this 8 th day of December A D 1838 Personally - Appeared before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of York to State of Pennsylvania Barbara Finfrock a resident of said County aged Seventy four
Who being first duly sworn According to Law doth hereby make the following declarations in order to Obtain the Benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 Entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to Widows That She is the Widow of Andrew Finfrock Who Obtained a pension certificate from the War Office of the United States dated the 7 th day of January One thousand eight hundred and thirty three signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War - She further declares She was married to her said Andrew Finfrock on the 16 th November 1785 and that he died on the June 30 1836
and that still remains his Widow and has not been married since his death and that She was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service That the marriage took place previous to the first of Jan y One thousand seven hundred and and ninety four at the town above stated Sworn to & subscribed
before me this day & year above written
Barbara Finfrock mark
Geo Barnitz

State of Pennsylvania
York County ss
I John W. Hettrick Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that George Brantz Esquire before whom the foregoing power of Attorney was acknowledged is and was at the time of taking said acknowledgement one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such and I further believe the signature to the same to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at York, the 1 st day of October A.D. 1839
John W. Hettrick Prothonotary

I know all men by these presents that I Barbara Finkrock of York County Pa do hereby make David Corey of York Pa my true and Lawfull Attorney for me and in my name & for my use to receive from the Secretary of War of the United States a pension Certificate
In testimony Whereof I have } Barbara Finkrock hereunto Set my hand & Seal } her mark the 5 th day of December 1838
Henry Cramer
2 d George Barnitz Esq r one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby Certify That Barbara Finkrock the within Applicant for a pension is not able to Appear in Open Court to make her declaration therein in Consequence of Bodily infirmity York December 5 th 1838 Geo Barnitz
State of Pennsylvania } York County — {
Personally appeared before me the subscri- ber one of the Justices of the peace in and said —

State of Tennessee } 1 a Giles County } 2 s
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Margaret Long who being by me duly sworn According to Law a Credible Witness Saith that she was present at the same time where she saw Andrew Finfrock Lawfully Joined in Marriage to Barbara Keitey on the 16 th day of November AD 1785 and by Parson Schroeder, - and further Saith not
sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of November 1839 -
Margaret Long Mark
Geo Fisher

Pennsylvania
York County Ss
I John W. Kretick Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do certify that Mr. Fisher Esquire before whom the within affidavit was taken, is and was at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such, and I further believe the signature to the same to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, the 23 rd day of November A.D. 1839
John W. Kretick Proth.

January 18, 1938
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Andrew Finfrock, W. 2779 BA-J/MOS am
Mrs. A. E. Whipple 1415 Steder Avenue. Columbus, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Andrew Finfrock, a Revolutionary War soldier of Pennsylvania who applied for pension December 12, 1832.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 2779, based upon the military service of Andrew Finfrock.
He was born in 1755 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted August 10, 1776, and served until January 1, 1777, as private in Captain Henry Weaver's and Henry Hamoright's companies in Colonel Klotz' Pennsylvania regiment. He also served two months from November, 1777, and was engaged in guarding prisoners at Reading, Pennsylvania, names of officers not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 12, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, and he stated that he had lived there for the past forty years.
Andrew Finfrock died June 30, 1836.
He married November 16, 1785, Barbara Weitig.
As the widow of Andrew Finfrock, Barbara Finfrock was allowed pension on her application executed December 5, 1838, at which time she was seventy-

four years of age and was living in York County, Pennsylvania.
In 1877 one W. F. Brinkman, postmaster at Codorus, Pennsylvania, stated that Aaron Finfrock of Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania, and John F. Millen of Codorus, Pennsylvania, were grandchildren of the widow, Barbara Finfrock. In that year, a Bible, which was sent to this office by the widow, Barbara Finfrock, as evidence in support of her claim for pension, was returned to said Aaron Finfrock of Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
There are no further data relative to the family of Andrew Finfrock.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1906 Apr. 26. Hist. to E. M. McFain 1916 July 18. Hist to G. M. Royen 1916 July 18. Hist to B. S. Miller 1930 Oct. 9 hist. to Mr. Chas. R. Barefoot M.C.S. 1938 Jan. 18. Hist to Mrs. A. E. Whipple M.C.S.
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2779
Barbara Linfrock
Widow
Andrew Linfrock
Pa. Pa. Line
Act: July 9, 1838
Index:—Vol. A , Page 236
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Barbara Linfrock Pennsylvania
Suspended
= See let. 2 nd Jany 1840 to D. Coey. do. 15 Feb. 1840
Act 7 July 1838

Andrew Tinflock. Pa at 7 June 1832 to what time paid? Rev: Office.
p 20 Dec 1836
p to 4 March 1836 JH
Jan 2, 1840,

Reinhardt for Bible lifted sep 8-78 File No. 2779. 9
Barbara Finfrock Wid of Andrew Finfrock Pri Rev. War P.O. address Codorus York Co Pa.
No record in Bible besides a record of the marriage of Andrew & Barbara Finfrock in Germany

pr
Nov 26
add proof Barbara and Dick 678 Sophia and Gomez 6179
Oct 8 all not exp. perhaps
St. Thomas Pen
Demerara Office
Washington City
none
2
2/6

Sir
York Nov r 23 d 1839
On or about two months since, I sent to your Office five Claims for pensions for widows two five of whom the marriages were not proved and as the term will soon come when I Expect the papers will be examined and I therefore send you the proof of the marriages to be filed with the other papers
Hon d J. L. Edwards { Respectfully yours David Coney
N B Widows names Sophia Graume Barbara Fingrak

Payments to be made at Philadelphia. Penn a by the Pub l Bank U.S. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Pennsylvania
Recorded by Vir l Luce Clerk, in Book D Vol. 6 page 57
paid June 30 - 1836
to the sum of $10 for the year
6-20-36 C'ac

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832. Andrew Kinsock of the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Tenth _____ day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lee Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. S
J. Edwards

6178 Barbara Finfrock of Andrew Pennsylvania
admitted
Pa B month of 20. - Capt Weaver Ch. Klotz Pa
died 30 June 1836
Act of July 1838
Bible with record of marriage filed.
David Coves York Pa

Widows File N o . 2779
Barbara Finfrock Wid of Andrew Finfrock Receipt for Bill &c enclosed & to be filed in Jacket of above N o . Sep 8. 1877.
1. Widow  Maternal  St.  mother  as  a  Testator.
Andrew

Ch. O. W. B. L. D. Evans
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. August 31. 1872.
Dear Sir
I herewith transmit to your address the old family Bible belonging to your grandparents, and sent to this Office in 1836. by Mrs. Barbara Finfrock to be filed in Evidence in this Office when she made application for pension.
Please acknowledge the receipt of the Book on the back of this letter and return it (the letter) in the enclosed envelope to this Office.
Aaron Finfrock Homestead of P.O. Berks Co. Pa.
Very respectfully G. B. Bentley Commissioned M. M. P.

Womelsdorf Berks Co. Pa. Sept 5 th 1877.
Mrs. S. A. Bentley, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
I hereby acknowledge the receipt of the „Bible“ belonging to my grand parent Mrs. Barbara Einsover — Please accept my thanks for the same. I shall value it highly as a relic. Yours very Respectfully,
Aaron Einsover

A Record of the marriage is simply given in the leaf of the old Book now about to be returned to the owner
W.B. Evans
clK

419 S. Bonnie Brae St Los Angeles Calif
April 16, 1906 -
Commissioner of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
The writer wishes to become a member of the Daughters of the Revolution and have everything established with the exception of the date of ancestors birth and death & the name of his wife - which we are unable thus far to obtain. We are writing

(2)
you to ascertain if he ever applied for a pension - and the following information appears on my appli- cation. See sheet #3
Yours Very Truly -
Emma Miller McKain 419 S. Bonnie Brae St Los Angeles Calif.

Columbus - Ohio.
Jan. 6-1938
Mr. A. H. Filler.
Veterans Administration Bureau, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir -
Will you please give me any information you can regarding Andrew Finfrock of York Co. & Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania, who made application for pension and was allowed same about December 12-1832.
His wife, Barbara Weitzig Finfrock was allowed pension on her application executed December 5-1838.
I wish to get this information for D. A. R. records and family history and if there are any names of children mentioned would appreciate having a copy of same.
Thanking you for your kindness Mrs. A. E. Whipple Columbus. O. 1415 Studer Ave

The Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
PRESIDENT JESSE A. FENNER, CLEVELAND, OHIO 609 SOCIETY FOR SAVINGS BLDG. VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES R. BAREFOOT, TOLEDO, OHIO 871 SPITZER BUILDING SECRETARY - REGISTRAR WALTER D. MCKINNEY, COLUMBUS, OHIO BOX 1056 TELEPHONE LA. 4072 RESIDENCE, 94 MONTROSE WAY TREASURER FLOYD G. CRANDELL, TOLEDO, OHIO P. O. DRAWER 905 HISTORIAN WALTER J. SHERMAN, TOLEDO, OHIO 2243 SCOTTWOOD AVE. CHAPLAIN REV. EDWARD P. WHALLON, D. D., CINCINNATI, OHIO 103 WENTWORTH AVE., WYOMING
BOARD OF MANAGERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
JESSE A. FENNER, CLEVELAND, OHIO CHARLES R. BAREFOOT, TOLEDO, OHIO ANSEL E. BECKWITH, CLEVELAND, OHIO NEWTON H. FAIRBANKS, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO MILES S. KUHNS, DAYTON, OHIO
OTHER MEMBERS
F. FRAY STONE, TOLEDO, OHIO DR. E. R. BOOTH, CINCINNATI, OHIO ERDIS G. ROBINSON, COLUMBUS, OHIO EMERY A. MCCUSKEY, CANTON, OHIO WALTER D. MCKINNEY, COLUMBUS, OHIO FLOYD G. CRANDELL, TOLEDO, OHIO
VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES R. BAREFOOT 871 SPITZER BUILDING TOLEDO, OHIO
Sept. 20th, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:-
Kindly send me the military history of Andrew Finefrock, Revolutionary war, who was placed on the pension roll, York County, Pennsylvania, in 1832.
Yours very truly.
Charles R. Barefoot 871 Spitzer Bldg., Toledo, Ohio.

Please send history to,
Rev. B. S. Miller, 25th & Brown M.E. Parsonage Phila, Pa.
Sent July 18, 1916
Personal request on July 18, 1916.
Also to
Mr. C. M. Royer, Room 70, Patent Office Washington

you will find below the desired information as contained in 'r his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Andrew Hinfrock
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 10. 1776 to Jan. 1. 77 Pvt Henry Weaver Henry Lambright Klotz Pa   Nov. 1777 Same guarding prisoners at Reading Pa "        
There is a copy of an order that the pension to whom the title was returned was duly returned all
Battles engaged in,  ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon Co Pa Date of application for pension, Dec 13 1832 - She was al Residence at date of application, Adams Twp York Co Pa Age at date of application, born 1755 - in Lebanon Co Pa - Died June 30. 1836 
Remarks: John's mother Barbara Neitzig Nov. 16. 1785 - She was 47 years of age and a Res. of York Co Pa. No date as to children  all pension on wife app. etc. Dec 1832 

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MCS:MLB
October 9, 1930
Mr. Charles R. Barefoot 871 Spitzer Building Toledo, Ohio
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2779, that Andrew Finfrock was born in 1755, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted August 10, 1776 and served until January 1, 1777, as private in Captains Henry Weaver's and Henry Hambright's companies, Colonel Klotz' Pennsylvania regiment. He also served two months from November, 1777 and was engaged in guarding prisoners at Reading, Pennsylvania, names of officers not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 12, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania. where I last of him
The soldier died June 30, 1836.
He married November 16, 1785, Barbara Neitig.
She was allowed pension on her application executed December 5, 1838, at which time she was seventy-four years of age, and was living in York County, Pennsylvania.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner